Rules

We will follow the Student Handbook's rules. However, here are a few rules that students should be aware of before coming to class.

The Rule of Ruddick: Respect yourself, your peers, and your school.

Come to class prepared to work! Effort is the only thing you bring that I can't provide.

The classroom will be a safe place for EVERYONE!

Respect the thoughts, ideas, and opinions of others, even if you don't agree with them.

Expectations

As Advanced students, you are held to a higher standard. I expect you to push yourselves and work to become better. In order to do this, you will have different assignments than the Regular Reading class. Here are a few things you may need to know:

It will be tougher. You will read and analyze high school level material and work on real-world problems.

You may have to go back and redo work. You will do it until you get it right and show you have mastered the skills we are working on.

Sometimes people may be working on different assignments than their classmates. This is called "differentiated instruction" and goes with #2.

We will discuss topics that may not have an answer. You may leave with the feeling that you're a bit lost or that you still have questions.

Find a hunger for learning and reading.

Due dates are the dates in which assignments are due. They are not suggestions.

Expect to have fun in this class. We work hard, but it can also be fun!

I promise not to waste your time. You will work on the things that will make you stronger, better.